Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1: 19-20

For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the disputer of this world? Hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?

Scripture Commentary: Knowledge vs. Wisdom

We can spend a lifetime accumulating knowledge attending school, memorizing facts, and learning to apply data to our daily lives.  We can do all of this yet not gain the wisdom that comes from a personal relationship with God.

Our society worships earthly power, influence, and wealth. Jesus came as a humble, poor servant.  He offers his kingdom to those who have faith, entering into a personal relationship with him.  Faith is more important than all of our good deeds and worldly things.

Come to the crucified and risen Christ to receive eternal life and the joy of a personal relationship with our Savior.  Others often refer to people as “foolish” when they simply accept Christ’s offer.  These “foolish” people are actually wisest of all. They alone will live eternally with God.

Skill and knowledge do not get a person into God’s kingdom.  Simple faith does this. No one can boast that their achievements earned them eternal life with Our Lord Jesus Christ. There is nothing we can do to earn our salvation; we need only accept what Jesus has already done for us.

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1 Corinthians Chapter 1